Grade 4 · Reading · Lesson 17

Read News, Biographies, and Reports

Nonfiction comes in many forms. A news article reports current events quickly and clearly. A biography tells the true story of a real person\'s life. A report presents researched information about a topic in an organized way. Knowing which type you are reading helps you understand its purpose and use its features.

What this lesson teaches

1Distinguish between news articles, biographies, and reports
2Identify the text features used in each nonfiction type
3Apply reading strategies suited to each nonfiction genre

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